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Fantasy Football: Oakland Raiders QB Derek Carr removed from injury report, will start

By The Sports Xchange
Oakland Raiders QB Derek Carr throws a pass against the New York Jets in the third quarter at the Coliseum in Oakland, California on September 17, 2017. File photo by Terry Schmitt/UPI
Oakland Raiders QB Derek Carr throws a pass against the New York Jets in the third quarter at the Coliseum in Oakland, California on September 17, 2017. File photo by Terry Schmitt/UPI | License Photo

Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr was removed from the team's injury report on Friday and will start Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Chargers.

Carr missed last week's loss to the Baltimore Ravens due to a transverse process fracture in his back. He suffered the injury against the Denver Broncos on Oct. 1.

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Carr was a full participant in Friday's practice after being limited on both Wednesday and Thursday.

"He'll be ready to play," Raiders coach Jack Del Rio said after Friday's practice. "I think it was smart to give him the week (off), which we did. Even though he was pushing for last week. He's cleared to go and got the green light. Doctors and trainers all gave him the go.

"He had a full week of practice for the most part, so we're ready to go."

It was an emotional struggle for Carr sitting out last Sunday's game, and it only worsened when the Raiders lost.

"It is a lonely feeling," Carr said. "It hurts because I see the sacrifice all my teammates make, and I just want to be out there to help them because I believe that I can."

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Four Raiders have been ruled out of Sunday's game: Cornerbacks Gareon Conley (shin) and Antonio Hamilton (knee), linebacker Marquel Lee (ankle) and fullback Jamize Olawale (concussion).

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